EAST CHICAGO, Ind. - Flanked by family, coaches, friends and media, E'twaun Moore talked Monday afternoon at a gathering at East Chicago Central High School, elaborating on his decision to commit to Purdue this past Friday.

The 6-foot-3 ECC guard chose the Boilermakers over offers from Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Tennessee, Miami (Fla.), Cincinnati and Georgia Tech, with several other national powers interested.

Moore's commitment marked a sweet ending to Purdue's long courtship of the high-scoring guard.